§ Mr. James Davidsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland why between 5,000 and 6,000 brown trout were removed from the Towie, Carvie, and Conrie burns by officials of the Fishery Board last autumn and left to die on the banks.
§ Mr. RossThe Don District Salmon Fishery Board used electrical methods to remove about 6,200 brown trout from certain of the spawning tributaries of the river in June and July last year, prior to planting out salmon eggs from its hatchery. The purpose was to protect and improve the stocks of young salmon. I understand that the consent of the proprietors of the fishing rights was obtained and that the majority of the fish were removed alive by the proprietor of a loch who used them for restocking.